| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| All employees must be
provided general and specific training on hazards in their workplace.
Supervisors have certain responsibilities for the health and safety
of the employees that they supervise. Supervisors should receive
special training on the requirements of the Injury and Illness
Prevention Program (IIPP). |
When first hired, when
a new hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is
a change in job assignment. |
- Health and safety requirements and the components of the
IIPP.
- How this applies to your workplace.
- Services and resources available.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
- "CSU Training Teleconference: Health and Safety
in the Fine Arts"
- "Introduction to Health and Safety for Educational Institutions"
2:00:00
- "Health and Safety for Educational Institutions" 2:00:00
- "A Matter of Attitude" 10:00
- "A Question of Safety" 21:00
- "Responsibility to Act" 19:00
|
- Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 3
- Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 2
- Stanford Safety Manual, 3-2
|
- General Safety Training EH&S.103
- Supervisor Health & Safety Training EHS.101
|
| Activities that Require
Training |
Training Frequency |
Training Topics |
All employees
Are employees designated to use a fire extinguisher if a fire starts?
Do employees use standard electrical appliances such as office machines,
computers, and electric hand tools, without exposed electrical circuits? |
When first hired, when a new hazard is
introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change in job assignment.
Fire extinguisher training should occur annually. |
Emergency and evacuation procedures.
Good housekeeping practices (e.g., extension cords, storage,
etc.)
Principles of fire extinguisher use and incipient stage fire
fighting hazards.
|
| Video |
Written Material |
Seminars |
"Fire Protection/Electrical Safety" 9:00
"Lab Safety" 12:00
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 2-6
|
Fire Safety Training EH&S .111
Fire Extinguisher Training upon request
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do employees work at seated
desk jobs for extended periods? Do they work at jobs that require
using one set of muscles, repeating the same task, or using forceful
movements (e.g., extensive typing, pipetting, using handtools)? |
When first hired, when a new
hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change
in job assignment. |
Causes of physical problems.
Proper equipment set-up and use.
Aids for comfort and injury prevention.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"V.D.T. Safety" 12:00
"The Video Display Terminal and You" 16:33
"Working Safely With Video Display Terminals" 12:00
|
Printable Ergonomics Brochure
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-16
|
"Computer Workstation Ergonomics" (EHS 116)
|
| Activities that Require
Training |
Training Frequency |
Training Topics |
| Do employees lift/push/pull heavy objects
such as boxes, carts, furniture, etc.? |
When first hired, when a new
hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change
in job assignment. |
Practical steps to prevent back injury.
Back anatomy.
|
| Video |
Written Material |
Seminars |
"Back to Backs" 27:08
"Danger Zone - Your Back" 19:45
"Facts About Backs" 13:22
"Lifting and Carrying" 12:45
|
"Oh Your Aching Back" (HIP)
"Back at Work" (HIP)
"Exercising for a Healthy Back" (HIP)
|
|
| Activities that Require
Training |
Training Frequency |
Training Topics |
| Do employees handle hazardous chemicals
in labs or shops, or have potential exposure to hazardous materials? |
When first hired. |
Labeling of containers
Material Safety Data Sheets
Chemical transport and storage
Preventing chemical exposures
Personal Protective Equipment
|
| Video |
Written Material |
Seminars |
"Chemical Handling Procedures at Stanford University"
20:00
"Practicing Safe Science" 29:00
"Safe Not Sorry" 28:00
|
Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 4
|
General HazCom EHS.102
Shop Haz Comm EHS.104
Lab Safety EHS.105
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do employees work with any
carcinogens listed by Cal/OSHA outside of a fume hood or closed system?
Could they have potential skin contact with listed carcinogens? A
list of regulated carcinogens is available in the Stanford Safety
Manual, p. 4-9. |
When first hired.
Consult with EH&S re: requirements for annual training for specific
chemicals. |
Preventing exposures.
Personal Protective Equipment.
Fume hood use.
Designated Area usage.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"Lab Hood Safety" 12:30
"Carcinogens, Anticarcinogens & Risk Assessment"
47:28
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-14
|
Training upon request.
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Are employees exposed to levels
of hazardous materials (dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, gases) that cannot
be reduced with engineering controls and require the use of a respirator?
Do they need emergency protection against occasional and/ or relatively
brief exposure? |
When first hired and annually
thereafter. |
Respirator selection, use, and maintenance.
Employees must receive medical clearance to use a respirator.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"BIO-PAK Safety" 1:45:54
"The Care and Use of Air Purifying Respirators" 13:00
Respiratory Protection Summit Training Source
"The Invisible Hand" 13:00
"Air Purifying Respirators" 10:30
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-32
|
Respiratory Protection Training EH&S.110
|
| Activities that Require
Training |
Training Frequency |
Training Topics |
| Do employees order or use regulated toxic
gases? |
When first planning to use a toxic gas. |
Procedures and requirements for using toxic gases.
Purchasing toxic gases.
Transportation and handling.
Control requirements.
Storage.
Emergency preparedness and response.
|
| Video |
Written Material |
Seminars |
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 4-4
A Toxic Gas User's Handbook
|
Training upon request.
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do individuals load or unload
hazardous materials; prepare hazardous materials for transportation
in commerce; have responsibility for the safety of transporting hazardous
waste; or operate a vehicle used to transport hazardous waste? |
When first hired.
Every two years thereafter. |
Hazardous waste identification.
Preparing hazardous material for off-site shipment.
Transportation of hazardous materials.
Emergency response.
Preparing shipping papers.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"RCRA - Incident Response" 16:30
"Waste Handling Practices in the Health Care Industry"
22:00
"8th Annual College and University Hazardous Waste Conference"
54:30 (Tape 3), 1:26:00 (Tape 6)
"9th Annual University and College Hazardous Waste Management
Conference" (Tapes 1-5) 2:00:00 each
|
Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 5
|
Training upon request.
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do individuals load or unload
hazardous waste; prepare hazardous waste for transportation in commerce;
have responsibility for the safety of transporting hazardous waste;
or operate a vehicle used to transport hazardous waste? |
When first hired.
Every two years thereafter. |
Hazardous waste identification.
Generator requirements.
Preparing waste for off-site shipment.
Transportation of hazardous waste.
Emergency response.
Preparing waste shipping manifests.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"RCRA - Hazardous Waste Training" (1991) 18:55
"RCRA - Hazardous Waste Training" (1992) 14:20
"RCRA - Incident Response" 16:30
|
Stanford Safety Manual, Chapter 5
|
Training upon request.
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do individuals generate or
store waste in a satellite accumulation area (SAA) ? Do individuals
store waste in a waste accumulation area (WAA)? |
Workers in SAAs require training
when first hired.
Workers in WAAs require training when first hired and annually thereafter. |
Waste identification.
Storage and accumulation requirements (including labeling, accumulation
time limits, secondary containment, compatibility).
Proper chemical disposal.
Waste pick-up procedures.
Spill response.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"Hazardous Waste" 12:00
"Radioactive and Mixed Wastes" 6:00
"Proper Handling of Hazardous Wastes at Stanford University"
15:00
"RCRA - Incident Response" 16:30
"Lab Safety in the Chemistry Department" 57:27
"Safe Not Sorry" 28:00
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 5-3 - 5-9
Stanford Safety Manual, 6-14 - 6-24
|
Chemical Waste Management Training EH&S.106
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Could workers be "reasonably
anticipated" to come into bodily contact with human blood or
other potentially infectious materials as a result of performing their
job? |
required annually. |
Safe handling of biohazardous agents.
Guidelines for biohazardous waste.
Universal Precautions.
Infectious disease and modes of transmission.
Epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne disease.
Stanford's Exposure Control Plan
Post-exposure follow-up.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"AIDS and the Workplace: The Facts" 1:24:00
"Basic Bloodborne Pathogens Training" 17:19
"Biological Materials Management" 2:00:00
"Controlling Infectious Aerosols" 30:22
"Protecting Yourself Against Bloodborne Pathogens"
15:00
"Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets in the Case of the
Contaminated Cultures" 22:00
"Universal Precautions in the Laboratory" 14:41
"Why Take the Risk" (Sharps Safety) 8:30
"Working Safely with HIV in the Lab" 19:30
"Effective Use of the Biological Safety Cabinet" 10:54
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-5
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-12
Biosafety Manual
|
Biosafety Training EH&S.107
Bloodborne Pathogen Training EH&S.109
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do individuals use radiation
sources? All personnel must complete formal training requirements
prior to working with radiation sources at Stanford University. |
When first hired, when a new
hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change
in job assignment. Refresher training every two years, provided locally. |
Terms, units, and physics
Biological effects of ionizing radiation.
Surveys and monitoring.
Regulations
Standard good practices
Response to accidents.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
|
"The Double-Edged Sword" (covers x-ray diffraction)
23:00
|
Radiation Protection Manual
|
Radiation Safety Training upon request
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do individuals work with or
in the immediate vicinity of a class III or IV laser? Do individuals
repair lasers? |
When first hired, when a new
hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change
in job assignment. |
Laser hazards.
Safety practices and controls.
Types of lasers and laser classifications.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"Laser Safety Comes to Light" 20:00
"Rockwell Laser Protection Methods, Hazards & Classification"
23:00
"Protection for Laser Beam" 25:00
|
Laser Safety Manual
|
Laser Safety Training upon request
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do employees face a risk of
electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by electrical installation
requirements? Do employees perform maintenance or installation work
on equipment that operates at or below 600 volts AC or 150 volts DC?
Do employees perform maintenance or installation work on equipment
that operates above 600 volts AC? |
When first hired, when a new
hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change
in job assignment. |
Basic electrical safety.
Lockout/tagout.
Emergency response.
Inspection of electrical equipment.
Hazards of working with high voltage.
Safe operating procedures.
Design and construction considerations.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"Bonding and Grounding" 10:00
"Danger. . . Live Wire!" 7:00
"Electrical Safety" 28"00
"Fire Protection/Electrical Safety" 9:00
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-21 - 3-24
|
Electrical Safety Training upon request
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do employees maintain, service,
or operate electrical or mechanical equipment that could cause severe
injury with uncontrolled energy release? Do they apply tags and/or
locks to control electrical or non-electrical energy sources while
performing their job functions? |
When first hired, when a new
hazard is introduced in the workplace, and when there is a change
in job assignment. |
Safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.
Administrative procedures for lockout/tagout.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-30
|
Lockout / Tagout Training upon request
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do employees experience high
noise levels, equal to or exceeding an 8 hour time-weighted average
exposure of 85 dBA (is a raised voice necessary for normal conversation)?
Are employees concerned about a noisy environment or hearing loss? |
When first hired and annually
thereafter. |
Chronic dangers of noise and precautions that can be taken to
prevent hearing loss.
Proper selection, fit, and handling of hearing protectors.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
|
"Hearing Conservation" 25:14
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-27
|
Training upon request.
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Are employees engaged in asbestos
work (sawing, drilling, tearing, or otherwise disturbing asbestos-containing
material) where they may reasonably be expected to be exposed to asbestos
fibers at or above the action level? Contact the EH&S industrial
hygiene program for assistance. |
Prior to or at initial assignment
and annually thereafter. |
Asbestos awareness. |
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
| |
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-10
|
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
Do employees handle lead in
a solid form, melt or pour lead, machine or cut lead using a wet process,
dry cut or machine lead? Are they subject to exposure above the action
level? Are employees subject to possible skin or eye irritation from
lead? Contact the EH&S industrial hygiene program for assistance.
|
When first hired and annually
thereafter. |
Operations that could result in exposure.
Engineering controls and work practices that can reduce exposures.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
|
"Caution: Lead" 10:00
|
|
|
| Confined Space |
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Are employees required to
enter areas that have limited or restricted means of entry/exit and
that are not designed for continuous employee occupancy? |
Before employee is assigned
to duties, when there is a change in job assignment or a change in
permit space operations. |
What is considered a confined space.
When a permit is required.
Monitoring.
Safe work procedures.
Emergency and rescue procedures.
Contractors.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
"Part 1: Confined Space Entry" 25:30
"Part 2: Testing Confined Spaces" 24:43
"Part 3: Working Inside Confined Space" 25:30
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-19 - 3-21
|
Confined Space Training upon request
|
| Activities that Require
Training |
Training Frequency |
Training Topics |
| Do employees operate powered industrial
trucks or industrial tow tractors? |
When first hired and annually thereafter. |
Safe use.
Vehicle safety check.
Driving test.
|
| Video |
Written Material |
Seminars |
" The Color of Danger" 11:35
" Safe Lift Truck Operation" 22:40
|
|
Forklift Safety Training upon request
|
| Activities
that Require Training |
Training
Frequency |
Training
Topics |
| Do employees use portable
or fixed ladders? |
When first hired. |
Use and maintenance.
Common ladder types.
Procedures for safe mounting and working on ladders safely, including
load limits and proper positioning or portable ladders.
Personal Protective Equipment.
|
| Video |
Written
Material |
Seminars |
|
Stanford Safety Manual, 3-42
|
Ladder Safety Training upon request
|
|